Dora Marie (Blankenfeld) O’Connor

Dora Marie (Blankenfeld) O’Connor is home with her Heavenly Father following a brief illness. She passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 4, 2010, while under the loving care of her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Warren Dale, at their home in Sumas. Mom told us several months ago that she was ready to “fall into the arms of her Lord and worship Him." We are greatly comforted knowing that her prayer was answered.

Dorothy Ann Golhof

Dorothy Ann Golhof, age 64, formerly of Oak Harbor, entered into rest with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at Cascade Christian Group Home in Lynden.
  Dorothy was born in Vancouver, B.C., on July 6, 1945, to John and Theresa (DeVries) Golhof. She moved as an infant with her family to Whidbey Island for a short time, and then to Everett. At age 7, Dorothy and her family moved back to Oak Harbor. Dorothy later relocated to Grand Rapids, Mich., where she was a resident at Children’s Retreat, a home for developmentally disabled children. Returning to Washington, she lived at the Rainier School in Buckley for 15 years.

Helen Frances Roberts (Francie)

Helen Frances Roberts (Francie) went to be with her Lord on Friday, March 5, 2010.
  She was born on Nov. 17, 1921, in Tyner, Ind., to Harry and Mary Pulley. She grew up in rural Indiana, attending the Clear Creek Church of the Brethren, and graduated from Clear Creek High School. In June 1944 she married Kenneth Roberts, and in 1947 they moved to Nooksack where they raised their family.

John M. “Joe” DiLascio

John M. “Joe” DiLascio, age 55, of Bellingham, died on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane as a result of H1N1 flu complications.
  He was born on Oct. 3, 1954, in Tripoli, Libya, to John and Dolores (Hoyt) DiLascio. Joe grew up in Seattle where he graduated from high school and then joined the U.S. Marine Corps. Following his service in the USMC, he joined the Washington Army National Guard, serving in the 898th Battalion Combat Engineers CO. B, as a combat engineer vehicle and AVLB commander. A dedicated military man, he served his country 26 years. On April 1, 1995, he married Tammie Pole in Bellingham. Joe was employed at Schuck’s Auto Parts, where he had currently been the manager at the Lynden store. His hobbies included working on cars, reading and traveling with Tammie.

Wilma M. Leenders

Wilma M. Leenders, age 92, of Lynden, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, March 4, 2010.
  She was born on April 10, 1917, in Abbotsford, B.C., Canada, to Edward and Annie McPhail. Wilma married her husband, Peter Leenders, on April 7, 1938, in Bellingham.

Raylene M. Timmer

Raylene M. Timmer, age 58, of Lynden, was taken to be with her Heavenly Father at her home on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, following a 10-year battle with cancer.
  A daughter of Gilbert and Agnes (Vos) Willemsen, Raylene was born in Artesia, Calif., on May 7, 1951, and moved with her family to the Everson area in 1953. She graduated from Nooksack Valley High School in 1969 and on Nov. 8 of that year married Edwin Timmer. Together they operated the Lynden Auction Market for 15 years. Raylene was active in the music program and an organist while attending Nooksack Valley Reformed Church. She and Ed later became members of Sonlight Community Christian Reformed Church in Lynden.

Andrew G. Ingram

Andrew G. Ingram was born on Jan. 15, 1979, and passed away on Feb. 17, 2010.
  Andrew was taken from us in a tragic plane crash. A brilliant and talented electrical engineer for Tesla Motors, Andrew was a graduate of Harvey Mudd College, class of 2001.

  Lynden resident Patsy Bons went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010.
  A memorial service was held on Monday, March 1, 2010, at New Life Fellowship Church with private burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
  Memorials are suggested to Whatcom Hospice Foundation, 800 E. Chestnut St., Bellingham, WA 98225.
  You are invited to share your memories and condolences in the online guest book at www.gilliesfuneralhome.com.

  Ruth G. Lippman, of Bellingham, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010. She was 100 years old.
  Ruth will be greatly missed.
  Arrangements are by Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lynden.

  Bruce Rasmussen, of Ferndale, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. He was 58 years old. Bruce will be greatly missed.
  Arrangements are by Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lynden.